CPUT cancels general assembly with student groups
Protests have resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure at CPUT’s Cape Town & Bellville campuses.
CAPE TOWN - The Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) has cancelled an upcoming general assembly with student groups following destruction on two of its campuses.
#Fees2017 #CPUT More police arrive at the Bellville campus. LI pic.twitter.com/LmkA3quNy4
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Protests have resulted in extensive damage to infrastructure at the institution's Cape Town and Bellville campuses.
Three security officials who have been treated for smoke inhalation, including one who suffered a head injury, have been released from hospital.
Last night, protesters torched the security guardhouse and the control room at the Bellville campus.
#Fees2017 #CPUT A large part of the roof of the control centre at the Bellville Campus has collapsed. LI pic.twitter.com/bh6bj3cfPx
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The Centre for Professional and Personal Development, at its Cape Town campus, was also targeted.
CPUT spokesperson Lauren Kansley says alternative arrangements have been made to accommodate academic activity off-campus.
"In 2015, CPUT successfully hosted our examination period at the Wingfield Military Base in Goodwood and we have confirmed that the venue has been secured again for this year."
#Fees2017 #CPUT This is what is left of the security room at the campus entrance and exit points. LI pic.twitter.com/cgxqiAehyc
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 12, 2016
Staff will continue to work from off-site locations, while a meeting with the student representative council will be scheduled in an attempt to restore calm on campus.
